Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 92

The servant nodded and hurried off

Aria had been convinced that Walter was just fiercely protective of Evangeline, but when Trey's unexpected message reached her, her heart lurched.

She was never Trey's favorite, and him seeking her out could only mean trouble. Even so, Trey's word was law in the Gordons' world, and she could not just ignore his summons.

With her heart pounding. Aria made her way to Trey's study and asked with a shaky voice, "Dad, you wanted to see me?"

Trey waved the servant away, and once they were alone, he finally spoke up, "I brought you here to tell you something.

"You're aware of Cole from the Foster family, aren't you? Evangeline is his granddaughter."

Those words hit Aria like a ton of bricks.

she's his granddaughter, doesn't that make

Julia, the perfect match I've handpicked for my grandson. And remember, for the Gordons, I will only ever have eyes for Evangeline. "That

and stumbled back to her room, tears streaming down her face,

she would never have dismissed her. She should have cherished her all this

drowning his sorrows, one drink at a

wine, but instead of feeling tipsy, his thoughts were sharper than ever. Evangeline's face haunted him: Her childhood smiles,

more he dwelled on it, the more he despised himself for not cherishing the

the divorce tomorrow. Please be on time at the County Clerk's Office. Let's not repeat last time's delays. And about the necklace you bo

Walter had ducked out. heading south to

you?" Walter's voice was icy, not really seeking an answer. "We're family. You should be trying to keep us together, not tear us apart. However, deep down, Walter was desperate. The thought of

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a wild jealousy in him that nearly drove

but snort at Walter's attempt